Britdan

I just spent the last 30 minutes refactoring a discord server that isn't even public, there is a word for this I just don't know what it is...

I never check my mentions on YouTube and just found this, I can't tell if they made it or want me to make it, Still doesn't top Cursed Sansba.

This looks so cool! I love how this looks, hyped for this now

Yeah I can relate, My videos don’t nearly perform how they used to on release, unless it’s a Balatro video in which they average 1K views which is nice until I release another video and due to them performing not as well YouTube just assumes my channel is dying, can’t trust the views anymore tbh.

I changed my username to Britdan and it was the best decision I ever made, I’d say go for it, shorter is sweeter.

Have a good new year and stick to your goals!

- Aidan( Britdan)

Closing Words

Thanks for another amazing year, it's been a really tough year for everyone I think, With AI and all that it all just seems more and more hopeless, but as long as we stick together everything will be ok.

In 2026 I have 2 main goals, make more varied content like I was supposed to do last year and focus more on my actual life now, Im 23 and I need to find a new job and now I have a licence and car, I need to start working on moving out of my parents house.

Misc - Recap & Plans

I wanted to do more collabs and I kinda did, I helped Williamfrog create the Kirby (V4) Trailer and I continued uploading to The Three Susketeers. Imo I did not achieve my goal of making more varied content.

In 2026 I don't plan to make a 2nd game but I want to prototype some ideas more, things I've thought of and never done, then if those ideas turn into games then that is fantastic!

In 2026 I will partake in the Love2d Game Jam once again, Not aiming for 1st because that would stress me out, I will be having at least 1 break day during the jam to relax as I always burn myself out afterwards.

Pre-Meditated by Britdan You can control the world, but not the consequences...

I once again took part in the Love2d Game Jam and got 2ND PLACE!!! Which I was very surprised about, I'm very happy with the game but there are a few things I would change next time. The puzzles are a little ass.

britdan.itch.io/pre-meditated

Gamedev Recap & Plans

I said in the last recap that if I don't make two games I will die, and well I didn't make two games so...

X _ X

In all seriousness I did fumble but I have a plan for next year.

Because of this my plans from the last recap went out the window too, so here is my actual plans this year.

Make what I want, when I want.

When inspiration strikes, I will make something, and I will likely start making small scoped projects to remedy this.

Mari0 Recap & Plans

I did nothing. Well that's a bit harsh but it's kind of true, I was working on a new mappack which was meant to be a send-off to mari0 as I planned to quit. But plans have changed and that is no longer the case, leaving the mappack in limbo.

For 2026, I was to make as many videos as I feel, the only thing I want to aim for is more quality, I also want to make every video different from the last this year, no reusing ideas or playing the same type of games. I will also aim to stream for a total of 20 Hours in one way or another.

I released only 5 videos this year, but did do a streaming month where I streamed for an average of 2 hours per stream, 12 streams total, I aimed for 9 longform videos in 2025 and I was never going to, I am done with going quantity over quality.

Comparison between 2024 Youtube stats and 2025 youtube stats.

Youtube Recap & Plans

Marginal improvement in watch time, and stuck closer to last years views, I was never going to gain 300 subs again so I'm happy with that. Overall not an amazing result but one I'm happy with

Britdan's 2025 Recap

Once again I am back to discuss everything that happened in 2025. the good, the bad and the ugly... What went right, what went wrong and how i plan to tackle 2026, this year my goals are very different...

-- Codename: Finale - Mappack --

Still in pre-production, I have more things that need to be done before I can start working on it, I can't give an exact date until later this year but expect it in Q3 of the year.

Planned Release: 2025

-- Secret - Mappack --

In progress and due to restart production soon, been in development for a while (aka over 2 years) but I'm expecting an actual release in the next few months.

Planned Release: Summer 2025

-- Britlatro V2 - Mod --

I'm experementing with some new ideas on the side at the moment but I do plan to release a from the ground up update with entirely new... everything! Planned release is currently June.

Planned Release: June 2025

-- 1000 Subscriber QnA - Video --

Been really busy with other projects but i've just been able to start working through the questions and jotting down my general answers, I expect to record it later this month with release in May.

Planned Release: May 2025

-- Love Jam 2025 - Video --

Jam is done, Script is being written and footage is being recorded, still a while away but expect a release next month.

Planned Release: May 2025

-- The Three Susketeers - Video --

Another video is in editing, with release coming in the next week or two!

Planned Release: April 13th - April 20th

Britdan Roadmap - Spring 2025!

I've deiced that I wanna make one of these every 3 months now, so here is everything planned over the next 3 Months and beyond!

LÖVE Jam 2025 A game jam from 2025-03-14 to 2025-03-31 hosted by Pablo Ariel Mayobre & Keyslam. Intro Intro Intro Intro Intro Intro Intro Intro Intro Intro Intro Intro Intro Intro Intro Intro Intro Intro Intro Intr...

The LÖVE Jam 2025 is coming!

A week & change-long jam event, hosted by @therealkeyslam.bsky.social and @pablomayobre.bsky.social!

Starting March 14!

Join us! itch.io/jam/love2d-j...

OBEY

i looove making friends only to have to cut them off due to stupid shit that I know will happen

Me every time I make a good friend, sad.

I had 2 weeks off work and since I’m back in monday I decided I’d read my emails tonight so I can start fresh Monday and get straight to work.

326 emails, 326??? For reference when I took a week off in October I had 76. God please end me…